Description

Massachusetts October 16, 1778 2d PCGS Very Choice New
64PPQ.
Part of the extreme popularity of this issue is due to the fact
that Paul Revere engraved the original plates, and also printed the
face of the notes. The pine tree on the back is a cast cut, and the
backs were printed by Thomas Fleet. On this example, the Revere
engraved codfish shows unusual detail as do the pillars adorning
both sides of the face. Surprisingly, this note has avoided the
back press bed smearing, which typically plagues these notes.